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AUJ 146A

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,516 mi
Last recorded41,516 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 146A
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,516 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 39,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,789 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 39,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf chassis corroded below drivers foot well outside prescribed area

Fail 27 Apr 2015 39,723 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf chassis corroded below drivers foot well outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,661 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

some wear/play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,639 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,468 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,725 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,725 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 38,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,780 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?

Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
2,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 825
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 566
brake binding 511
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 453
Horn not working 417
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AUJ 146A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Vitesse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUJ 146A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Vitesse typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUJ 146A registered?

AUJ 146A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 2 July 1963.

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The MOT history for AUJ 146A shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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